Become a Data Pioneer and Leader with Your Master's Degree
The University of Virginia’s online M.S. in Data Science (MSDS) offers an integrated curriculum that features interdisciplinary data science courses and practical, hands-on learning projects. In just five semesters over 20 months, you will work with experts in diverse domains to learn analytics and machine learning while building end-to-end pipelines. Whether you are a career switcher, recent college graduate working full time who wants to further your education, a STEM professional seeking a promotion, an avid coder or someone who wants to master data science tools, you have a place in our cutting-edge online master's in data science program.
Cutting-Edge, Hands-On Curriculum
At UVA School of Data Science, our MSDS program combines real-world relevance with academic excellence. Courses are designed for practical application and led by expert faculty with deep industry and research experience. Students gain hands-on skills, collaborate closely with peers, and explore cutting-edge concepts that drive innovation across sectors — from healthcare and finance to technology and policy.
Topics you'll learn:
- Data pipeline architecture
- Data mining and machine learning
- Probabilistic and statistical methods
- Bayesian machine learning
- Computation for data science
- Deep learning
- Predictive modeling
- Big data systems
- Ethics of big data
- Interdisciplinary electives
Learn, Lead, and Advance with UVA’s Online M.S. in Data Science
Hear Program Director Jon Kropko explain how UVA’s online M.S. in Data Science is built for working professionals who want to advance their careers. In just five semesters, you’ll master key topics like machine learning and natural language processing through an integrated, hands-on curriculum that connects data science theory to real-world impact — preparing you to lead in any industry.
A Fast-Growing, High-Paying Career Path
Data scientist and data engineer are two of the fastest-growing jobs, according to LinkedIn's Emerging Jobs Report.
Median annual salary for data scientists
Top 10% making an annual salary of
Employment projected to grow from 2022 to 2032
A School Without Walls
The University of Virginia School of Data Science — the first of its kind in the nation — is guided by common goals: to further discovery, share knowledge, and make a positive impact on society through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education. By working with experts in diverse domains, applying data science to real-world issues, and learning both the practical application of data science and the principles behind it, our students are poised to become leaders and pioneers in the field.
Responsible Data Science for the Common Good
Earn your degree in data science from a top-ranked institution and change the course of your career.
